EssexTraining - Personal Training, Massage, Conditioning and Physical Rehabilitation

I had a pain in my back for about 18 months ive been in and out of hospital finally i got told it was a prolapse disc and a bulging disc but they said there is nothing they could do for except give me pain killers, that's there answer to everything , someone recommended paul connolly , i called him and he prioritised me as i was in so much pain, wow unbelievable how much it changes your life out of pain and now building my back so it won't come back , i would highly recommend paul as he goes up and beyond to help you and resolve your problems without pain killers.

My daughter aged 9 was diagnosed with scoliosis and Paul was recommended to us to help with strengthening her spine in the hope that her condition would stabilise and hopefully improve. Paul is so amazing with her, puts her completely at ease and really tailors not only her sessions but also his approach to really engage and encourage her. My daughter loves her sessions with Paul and she has grown such incredible strength, the results are visible. He also armed us with so much knowledge that when we spoke to her consultant we could ask all the right questions. Really could not recommend Paul enough!

When I first saw Paul I had chronic back pain that made walking difficult at times and it kept me awake at night- I had pretty much given up thinking this would be it, I would just have to suffer. Thank goodness I met Paul! I’m in rehabilitation at the moment and my pain is subsiding, my back was so sensitive, but I’ve progressed so much that I’m now starting to build back the muscles and strength to keep the pain away for good. Paul is so knowledgable and passionate about helping his clients I would thoroughly recommend him. Thanks so much Paul!

In 2020 my husband fell and broke his right hip and had to have emergency replacement surgery. 7 months later he fell and broke the other hip and this also required surgery. As he was then almost 80 years old and we were in the middle of Covid, his recovery was totally hampered by the absence of any follow-up by the hospital. A close friend introduced us to Paul Connolly and it proved to be a turning point. Paul gave my husband the tools and much needed confidence to be able to walk unaided, alongside an essential programme of mobilisation and exercise that he continues to use today.During conversation, it emerged that I had been diagnosed with chronic pain many years ago and still struggled. I, too, became a patient of Paul and he has diligently worked with me to identify the key problems at the root of my pain, namely total muscle wastage in several areas of my body plus a breakdown in neural pathways leading to other muscles having to do far too much work and, as a result, becoming inflamed and constantly irritated. My problems go back decades and both Paul and I recognise that getting a satisfactory long term outcome depends very much on continuation by me of the programme he has set and an awareness of what will exacerbate my problems.Bill and I will always be grateful to have met Paul, whom we now regard as a friend, and to have benefited from his innate understanding of pretty much every part of the body and its functionality. He has an exceptional talent BUT takes no prisoners! If you want to get results, you must be prepared to listen, take note and put in the work. Rome wasn’t built in a day! Thankyou Paul. Bill and Maggie

I had been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my knee which was painful and stiff. Couldn't believe the improvement after only one appointment with Paul! He is very knowledgeable and experienced. I would highly recommend.

An absolutely 5 star service. My daughter (14) has been visiting Paul after suffering with back pain, he identified what the problem was, treated her and then got her started on a training program. The results have been remarkable.He made her feel comfortable and listened to any concerns during all her sessions.Would highly recommend to anyone experiencing back issues.

I first went to see Paul due to my back seizing up and locking up. Thankfully due to Paul's extensive knowledge and expertise, I an pain free and due to the rehab programme, mobility and flexibility is improving. Paul is friendly and makes you feel at ease about what is happening and how to be pain free.

3 years ago I had chronic back pain, the pain was so bad that even morphine didn’t really give me any relief. I had private medical care with Bupa, the back specialist told me I needed spinal injections and a possible operation for a herniated disc.I was recommended by a friend to contact Paul Connoly at Essex Training.After 3 sessions Paul had reduced my pain significantly, further sessions reduced my pain even further and finally a course of strengthening to rebuild my back.Paul has recently treatment me again for a shoulder injury, and once again I am pain free.The treatment I have received from Paul has been first class, I cannot recommend him enough.Thank you Paul for all your help, treatment and fantastic advice.

Paul has helped me with my scoliosis and reduced my pain in my back, he was very helpful and has given me exercises to do at home to manage the pain going forward.